Bill > A09333

This bill amends the public health law to authorize the use of body imaging scanning equipment (low-dose radiation machines that can detect hidden objects) in facilities for youth and adolescent offenders managed by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), in addition to existing permissions for correctional facilities. The bill expands the contexts in which these scanners can be used, including screening individuals who are detained, committed, visiting, or employed in such facilities, while establishing important protective regulations. These regulations include limiting radiation exposure (particularly for minors and pregnant individuals), requiring training for personnel operating the equipment, mandating annual reporting on scanner usage, and ensuring alternative screening methods are available for those who decline or cannot use body imaging scanners. The bill also requires that no person be harassed or disciplined for choosing an alternative screening method. Specific definitions are provided for different types of facilities, including secure detention facilities and specialized secure detention facilities, and the bill requires annual reports detailing the number of times scanners are used, exposure levels, contraband detection, and any incidents related to scanner use. The legislation will take effect 120 days after becoming law, with provisions for preliminary rule-making to begin immediately.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9333